§ 25. Mr. Garro Jonesasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air how many and what percentage of flight-lieutenants in the general duties branch of the Royal Air Force with permanent commissions have reached that position by way of promotion from the ranks?
§ Sir P. SassoonOne hundred and three permanent flight-lieutenants in the general 266 duties branch, comprising 16 per cent. of the total number, have been promoted from the ranks.
§ Mr. MontagueDoes that represent a substantial percentage of increase since the matter was discussed about three months ago?
§ Sir P. SassoonIt certainly represents an increase, and I hope that the percentage will be further increased. The Air Ministry is only too anxious to do what it can to assist the careers of men in the Air Force.